Up-close with the 100 Ton Gun
Perched by the picturesque Rosia Bay, Gibraltar’s iconic 100‑Ton Gun commands stunning views of the surrounding coastline, making it as much a scenic landmark as a historical one. Installed in 1886 at Napier’s Battery, this colossal artillery piece was a marvel of Victorian engineering, capable of firing massive shells weighing over 2,000 pounds (roughly 907 kg) at impressive speeds of up to 1,700 km/h (over 1000 mph).
Remarkably, despite its formidable power, the gun was never fired in anger, serving instead as a potent symbol of Gibraltar’s strategic importance. Today, visitors can explore an exhibition inside the Napier’s Battery building to delve deeper into the history, engineering, and legacy of this extraordinary piece of military technology, all while taking in the breathtaking views of Rosia Bay.
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